FBC STAFF

Dr. Rick Grant Senior Pastor

Edd Spurlock Associate Pastor

Dr. Tom Noland Associate Pastor of Worship & Music

Cory Epps Associate of Worship & Music Frances Raley Minister of Adult Education

Melody Warrick Women’s Ministry Associate

Laurie Cox Minister of Preschool & Childhood Education

Morgan middleton Preschool & Children’s Ministry Associate

Clay Cunningham Minister to Students

John Gathright Church Administrator

firstbaptistchurch 211 south market street

benton, arkansas 501-315-2270

weekend only emergency phone 501-326-3279 www.fbcbenton.org

September 1, 2014 Volume 48, Number 35

Encourager the

Church Family,

When you think of your own house, are your thoughts on the wood, brick, and materials, or do

you think about what makes your house a home? There is a difference. A home is a place where

we eat and sleep, build relationships ~ the place we live. This “home” idea starts making the brick

and mortar much more valuable than simply building materials. Why? It is because love is found

in the “home.” Values are built at “home.” And faith to lead us daily is supported by this “home.”

Ten years ago this month we worshiped together for the first time in our new Worship Center.

What began as a beautiful place of worship, built of brick and mortar, today sure feels like home

to a lot of people! Let’s think about all that has transpired since that first Sunday that has given it

the feeling of home. Maybe it is the memory of your wedding ceremony, witnessing the public

decision of someone’s salvation, a child or grandchild being baptized, a memorial service of a family

member or friend, a fellowship, a concert, a Reality Weekend, a choir tour concert, or a report

from a mission trip. How have these experiences involved or impacted your family?

Seating over 1,700 people, we’ve been able to facilitate groups from numerous churches as we

have hosted events like Reality Weekend, the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, and many

Christian artists bringing song and testimony to Benton.

God continues to be faithful to His Church. And we continue to see how the Worship Center is

used for His Glory! We would like to invite everyone who calls First Baptist their home to join us

and our families this Sunday morning (September 7) for a special 10th Anniversary Service of the

opening of the Worship Center. Bring a guest with you as we appreciate our past and anticipate

our future.

In Christ,

Brian Rutherford, Vision 20/20 Chairman

Stan Chester, Personnel Committee Chairman

Randy Robinson, Chairman of Deacons

Brad Newman, Budget & Finance Committee Chairman

Welcome New FBC Family Members:

By Statement: Robert , Roxy, and R.J. Crotts

Estelle White Buster Warrick

Prayers for our FBC Family Members in hospitals:

The family and friends of Cindy Fikes.

The family and friends of Mildred Stitz.

Lexi Moore and family in the death of her grandmother,

Martha Mason.

By Baptism: Rebecca Crotts

Honoring God by sharing Christ & building believers

This Week at First Baptist Church

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Sunday Worship

Sunday School

Life Groups 10:00am

Worship

Celebration Service 8:45am

The Gathering 11:11am

Evening Service 6:00pm

Email: office@fbcbenton.org

Website: www.fbcbenton.org

FBC TV: live.fbcbenton.tv

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

8:15am Weekday Preschool

9:15am Ladies’ Bible Study- Children of the Day

4:30pm Fellowship Supper

5:00pm Library Open

5:15pm Fusion-K3,K4,Kindergarten

Fusion-1st-5th Grade

5:30pm Common Ground– Middle School

5:45pm Ladies’ Bible Study- Children of the Day

6:00pm Bible Study With Pastor Rick

Reading God’s Story (Co-Ed/Open Age)

Just for Moms

– Beautiful Mess: Motherhood for Every Moment

7:00pm Impact—Junior High/Senior High Students

7:05pm Orchestra Rehearsal

7:15pm Celebration Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, September 11, 2014

9:00am Weekday Preschool

12:00pm Noon Bible Study– Spiritual Warfare

Friday, September 12, 2014

6:00am Men’s Breakfast/Bible Study- Jesus the King

6:00pm Kid’s Night Out

Saturday, September 13, 2014

8:00am Mugs & Muffins

Sunday, September 7, 2014

9:15am Life Groups

10:15am 10th Anniversary Reception & Fellowship

11:00am Anniversary Worship Service

4:30pm Ladies’ Precepts Class– The Book of Daniel

4:45pm Pure Energy Parents’ Class -Hebrews

5:00pm Pure Energy

6:00pm Evening Worship Service

Monday, September 8, 2014

8:15am Weekday Preschool 12:00pm Noon Bible Study– Spiritual Warfare

8:00pm Senior High Bible Study (off campus)

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

9:00am Weekday Preschool

10:00am Morning Glories Rehearsal

8:00pm What Women Want -Ladies’ Dessert Event